In a ruling that has significant implications for Hindu marriages in India, the Patna High Court has declared that applying vermilion (sindoor) on a woman’s forehead under coercion does not constitute a valid marriage under Hindu law. According to the court, a Hindu marriage is considered valid only if it is voluntary and accompanied by
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